In collaboration with the Smart 5min free exercise app, Suika Game (Watermelon Game) got an exercise version that features motion controls. The exercise version is currently available for free in the Smart 5min app. [Thanks, Game Watch!]
The Suika Game exercise version utilizes the camera on a smart device to control and play Suika Game while maintaining the same design and look of the original version. This exercise version creates a full-body exercise for players. issin, the developer of Smart 5min, promises to expand content for the game in the future in collaboration with Aladdin X.
Smart 5min allows users to exercise for 5 minutes while watching their heart rate increase while completing different workout videos. It can be played with the camera on or off, allowing users to adjust their workout the way they want to. While the app is free and does not require special equipment to use it, in order for people to fully utilize the Smart 5min app, they can purchase the Smart 5min heart rate monitor band from the official website for ¥9,800 (~$65 USD).
issin released a trailer promoting the Suika Game exercise version coming to Smart 5min, which can be viewed below:
The exercise version is based on the original Suika Game which gain a massive following in late 2023 after receiving over 2 million downloads in Japan. The game now has over 6 million downloads as of February 2024. Suika Game is a puzzle game that allows players to combine the same kinds of fruits together to evolve them into larger fruits. The simplistic gameplay made it friendly for both children and adults to play.
Suika Game is available to play on the Nintendo Switch and iOS devices. The exercise version is currently available to play for free in the Smart 5min app on iOS and Android.
